West Yorkshire Police data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows every violent and sexual offence in Leeds from March 2022 to February 2023 that was not later cancelled. There were 47,831 crimes of this nature recorded across the city during the 12 month period.
These are the 15 Leeds neighbourhoods with the most violent and sexual crimes, listed in descending order. All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.
1. The most violent Leeds areas
These neighbourhoods recorded the most violent and sexual offences between March 2022 and February 2023, the latest available police figures Photo: National World/SWNS
2. City Centre
Leeds city centre recorded 3,639 violent and sexual crimes Photo: James Hardisty
3. Armley and New Wortley
Armley and New Wortley recorded 1,177 offences Photo: Tony Johnson
4. Lincoln Green and Ebor Gardens
The Lincoln Green and Ebor Gardens neighbourhood recorded 1,114 violent crimes Photo: Google
6. Harehills - Comptons, Sutherlands and Nowells
There were 962 offences in the Comptons, Sutherlands and Nowells neighbourhood of Harehills Photo: SWNS